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{Inspiration Workshop! — Favorite DIY [see my top 10!]}

September 13, 2012 · 12 Comments
Filed Under: Inspiration Workshop!, tutorial/DIY

It’s hard to believe, but it’s true: this is the final Inspiration Workshop! I have loved watching this grow + develop from a weekly to monthly linky party, but it’s time retire it so we can introduce new projects on Gussy Sews. I’m really excited for the future of this blog :)

This month’s Inspiration Workshop! prompt is Favorite DIY. I can’t wait to share my top 10 favorite DIY posts with you, this is one of my favorite online topics. SO much eye candy in one place, right?? :) And be sure to check the end of this post for easy instructions on how to link up with us.

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MY TOP 10 FAVORITE DIYs…

^ learn how to make a chevron etched flower vase

^ how to make a terrarium

^ see how to make a fabric yarn garland

^ 20 ways to decorate with book pages

^ learn how to sew a sewing machine cover

^ make a yarn ball bunting, so adorable for fall!

^ how to make an autumn wreath

^ easily make an inspiration board

^ how to customize a lampshade

^ learn how to make your own braided rug

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With the change in seasons {errr, does California even have seasons?} I am so excited to set time aside for more DIY // comfort projects. That means, making time for things that make me feel good, for our home, for us, or for others. This month’s Inspiration Workshop! prompt is Favorite DIY. I would love for you to share your blog post with us by linking up below. I’ll be clicking through the links so I hope you join the party and share your inspiration! You have until the evening of Sunday, September 16th to link-up your post.

Want even more inspiration? Read all previous Inspiration Workshop! posts by clicking here.

Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop!


Remember, this is the final Inspiration Workshop! Browse our archives for all your inspiration needs. Thank you for joining us — we loved creating this weekly-turned-monthly linky party. xoxo



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  1. Jessica says

    September 13, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Thanks for hosting this awesome party all this time Gussy! I have truly enjoyed it!! Can’t wait to see what is next! xoxo

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  2. Claire says

    September 13, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Thank you for hosting, I loved linking up with you…

    Looking forward to seeing what’s next !l

    And yay!! For finding a home :)

    Claire xox

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  3. Holly says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:31 am

    So glad to get in on the last week of this fun link-up!!! :) xoxox Holly

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  4. Reeve says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Love ALL these. But especially Nester’s book table cloth – cause I helped make it:)

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  5. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    September 13, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    So much fun here!!! I was over the top with the Nester’s book party. She has such amazing creativity!!
    Thanks for hosting this very fun party. Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve. I’m certain it will be amazing!!

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  6. Erin says

    September 21, 2012 at 3:16 am

    I am so upset that I missed the link up. I read in the email that the link up is open for 3 weeks after the post date. I wonder why it is closed already. Oh well, I enjoyed linking up in the past. Hopefully there will be a new link up party in the future! Cheers!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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So, hello! As you can gather, my name is Maggie ;) 

I started writing online (almost 13 years ago) to share the handmade products I was sewing. My shop was called Gussy Sews. ✂️👛I love the community that has grown from sewing & sharing online.

Let’s FFW to today: Zack and I live in Michigan and have four young children (2 boys & 2 girls). I slowly left the handmade industry and walked right into homemaking, homeschooling, and encouraging women through writing. 💕📝

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(I’ve had to be really vulnerable!)

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